Jack C. Rillema

Wow, what a wonderful man! We met Jack at the WLYC back in 1979. His love of sailing encouraged so many others, he was a competitor! He always was happy, outgoing, friendly, and energetic! He loved being a part of the Scotville band! He an Muriel created a wonderful family. May you cherish your memories with peace, love, and joy! We are so grateful to have had Jack in our corner of the world! Jerry and Marcia Brichan

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

May your memories bring you peace and comfort.

I have known this great man for so long! Okay, maybe only 50 years, but the early years were the most memorable. He was a powerful competitor on Sunny Boy, that Irwin 37, that he made go faster than an Irwin 37. Early on, he would beat us to Mackinac, boat for boat, and we may have had a slightly faster 37 footer, Macushla, I don't know. But how did he do that? Maybe it was his crew. All I can say is we sure had quite a camaraderie. And Muriel, wow, what a gal. Those two could light up a...

Will always remember him quoting Patrick Henry to defend my right to protest at a antinuclear demonstration,even though he did not agree with my position.always enjoyed crossing paths with him.

My name is Sandy (Sterenberg) Nieuwenhuis. My family (Jay and Janet Sterenberg) shared a driveway on Orchard Avenue in Muskegon when I was a little girl. I remember Jack (probably had a crush on him) and his parents,( Mr. and Mrs. Rillema to me.) Jack was always so good looking and kind and I also remember when he and Muriel got married. As a little girl, neighbors in love and weddings were exciting! I saw them both in recent years in the parking lot of the American Legion during Coast...

So many fond memories of a man that we loved and respected and counted as a second Dad. Jack was one of a kind and will be deeply missed. Sending our sincere condolences to the entire family. We count ourselves blessed for having the opportunity to be part of his amazing life..... Tim & Cindy Westra

Sending our sincere condolences to Jack, Karolyn, Holly, Hannah and Hope. We are so glad we were able to meet Grandpa Jack at the wedding. Such an amazing man. Sending love and hugs to everyone.

Cousin Jack was one of the most wonderful people I have ever known.....Muriel and Jack were the best of the best and so many people love him, his love for people just radiated from him and anyone who knew him knew how he felt. It is going to be so very hard not to see him . At the family gatherings it was great to get that big hug. Bless you cousin Jack we all love you......connie and bill stowe